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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Bicknell

Indiana · 3,378 residents · 1.353 sq mi
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Bicknell has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,046. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $40,500. The poverty rate of 26.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 45% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,378
+1%since 1990
from 3,357 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,497 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 2,481 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.2
Unchangedsince 1990
from 38.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Bicknell
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,046
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,467 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,027
+58%since 1990
from $8,233 in 1990
US average: $21,522
26.3%
+5.1 ptssince 1990
from 21.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$40,500
+36%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$380
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $248 in 1990
US average: $602
67.8%
−7.3 ptssince 1990
from 75.2% in 1990
32.2% rent
1.8
+20%since 1990
from 1.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.8%(3,351)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.2%(6)
Diversity Score0.4%(15)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(3,305)
Black0.4%(15)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(20)
Asian0.1%(4)
Diversity Score2.9%(98)
3
+548%since 1990
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

4.2%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 4.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
73.7%
+10.2 ptssince 1990
from 63.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.4%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 2.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.0 min
−8%since 1990
from 19.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bicknell, Indiana?

Bicknell, Indiana has about 3,378 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Bicknell, Indiana?

The typical household in Bicknell, Indiana earns about $23,046 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bicknell, Indiana expensive?

In Bicknell, Indiana, the median home is worth about $40,500, and the typical rent is about $380 a month.

How educated are people in Bicknell, Indiana?

About 4.2% of adults age 25 and over in Bicknell, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bicknell, Indiana?

About 26.3% of people in Bicknell, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bicknell, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Bicknell, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 21 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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